Our Industrial Legacy and it’s Hidden Dangers

Developers and others are being encouraged to build on “brown field” sites. This seems an admirable objective, since it reuses land that was previously used, often for industrial premises or buildings that are no longer required. Image Credit But problems can arise from the previous activities carried on at a site, particularly given that in … [Read more…]

Winter Warehouse Slips and Falls can be Minimised

During the winter months, slips and falls are one of the most common workplace injuries, with warehouses particularly susceptible to this kind of accident. With lots of people, machinery and goods coming in and out, ice can build up upon the warehouse floor and is likely to be the biggest cause of slips and falls … [Read more…]

A truly global industry

Transportation and logistics – it’s all about moving goods. Goods can be humans and animals or parcels and services. Without logistics and transportation, we would not go on vacation, we would not get our post and we would not get to work in the morning! OK maybe we could live without the latter – but … [Read more…]

IT security failures could result in huge fines for organisations

With even organisations as vast as the NHS falling victim to cyberattacks in 2017, cybersecurity should be high on the list of priorities for anyone involved in the IT end of business. With increased digitisation across all industries, coupled with new government directives promising potentially devastating fines for organisations failing to secure their data, the … [Read more…]

 More efficiency with your food manufacturing business

Making your food manufacturing business more efficient delivers more than just one benefit to your business. In addition to reducing costs and increasing profits, it means that you are getting a better product out there and hopefully improving your carbon footprint at the same time. Read on for some top tips on making your food … [Read more…]

5 tips for a high-impact POS display

To create engaging customer experiences at the point of sale, you need to use the right message, present it on the right medium and capture and analyse the right data to optimise what you’re doing. Here are five tips to help you create powerful POS displays. Image Credit Personalise Know who your customer is, and … [Read more…]

34 Per Cent of Small-Business Owners Fail to Save for Retirement

We often hear of the Millennial generation failing to save adequately for their retirement, but the problem is not just confined to this group. A new survey has found that a large number of small-business owners also don’t have sufficient savings in place for when they stop working. Image Credit The research was conducted by … [Read more…]

Different types of briquetting machines

There are various types of briquetting machines available, all with their own working principles, operating at variable pressures and suitable for use with different materials. So how do they work? The briquette machine is used to convert waste powder into a usable form, which can help improve the condition of the powder, making it easy … [Read more…]

Building a Corporate Image: Some Essentials

Developing a corporate image is not simply about choosing a design and colour for your logo. Anyone setting up in business should make sure they consider what message they want to portray and invest time in getting it right. Image Credit Having a recognisable brand is key to any type of business’s success. As well … [Read more…]

Social media and your business needs

In this day and age, social media plays a very big role in our society. With popular applications and platforms such as Facebook attracting astounding numbers of more than 1.7 billion members – a number that is constantly growing – the number of social accounts is higher than ever before. For help and advice on … [Read more…]